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Israel plans to create buffer zones in Lebanon and Gaza to protect its territory

NPR | By Daniel Estrin

Published April 14, 2026 at 3:34 PM CDT

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Israel is creating a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon for a prolonged military occupation, with low expectations that direct talks with Lebanon will lead to quick action on disarming Hezbollah.

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Daniel Estrin

Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.